Celebrities react to U.S. Supreme Court gay marriage ruling
'I'm sitting here crying and I don't even have a wonderful woman to marry,' said Mia Farrow
In a triumphant ruling for theAmerican gay rights movement,the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday thatthe U.S. Constitution provides same-sex couples the right to marry, essentially making gay marriage legal in all 50 states.
While U.S. President Obamaheralded the move in a Rose Garden speech,celebrities turned to social media to expresstheir emotions.
Openly gay comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, who is married to Ally McBealactressPortia de Rossi,expressed her joy simply.
Love won. #MarriageEquality
—@TheEllenShow
NeilPatrick Harris, formerDoogie Howserstar and showbusiness triple threat, thanked thejudge who reportedly cast the decidingvote.
It's a new day. Thank you Supreme Court. Thank you Justice Kennedy. Your opinion is profound, in more ways than you may know. #huzzah
—@ActuallyNPH
AppleCEO Tim Cook, who came out publiclyin 2014, applauded the change.
Today marks a victory for equality, perseverance and love.
—@tim_cook
Comedian and Family GuycreatorSeth MacFarlanecongratulated America for "finally catching up to the modern era," and offered a word of advice.
Each new civil rights conflict is seen as 'different than the last'. But bigotry is bigotry. So next time this happens, don't take so long.
—@SethMacFarlane
ComedicactressSandraBernhard, whoseRoseannecharacter,Nancy Bartlett, was one of thefirst openly gay characters on a network sitcom, said the change was giving her "a good vibe."
I'm getting a good vibe #GayPride #GayMarriage rock on #LGBTQ the world is your oyster http://t.co/LBRrvOXROR
—@SandraBernhard
ActressKristinChenoweth, a self-declared Conservative Christian and outspoken LGBT supporter,expressed her feelings in colour.
Documentary filmmakerMichael Moore reminded fanshow quickly history can be made.
How far we've come since the Pres Obama & Sen. Clinton ran against gay marriage in 2008! People can change. Never give up. #SCOTUSMarriage
—@MMFlint
Singer, actress and AIDS activistLiza Minnellihas been something of an icon for the gay community for decades.
"I have always said that everyone has the right to love who they love," she wrote,"and today I am so happy it is now the law of the land."
Modern Familystar Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who is in a same-sex marriage on TV and in real life, was clearly moved.
Hugely emotional that marriage equality has finally come to the U.S. History! Love ALWAYS wins.
—@jessetyler
Longtime Hollywood actress and activistMia Farrowsaid shewas moved to tears.
I'm sitting here crying and I don't even have a wonderful woman to marry. Yet. But so SO happy for everyone! And proud of the USA #Equality
—@MiaFarrow
Lance Bass was in Britain when the ruling came down, but that didn't stop the former'N Sync singer from celebrating by sharing a picture of himself withhis husband,Michael Turchin.
We are so proud to be American today! All of our #LGBT brothers and sisters can now love freely! TY #SupremeCourt! pic.twitter.com/RO10N8knfj
—@LanceBass
Trump let down
Despite the outpouring of rainbow-coloured pride, not everyone was pleased with the decision. Reality TV star,real estate mogul and U.S. Republican presidential hopefulDonald Trump says Americans were let down.
Once again the Bush appointed Supreme Court Justice John Roberts has let us down. Jeb pushed him hard! Remember!
—@realDonaldTrump
With files from The Associated Press